Graves Statement on White House Infrastructure Principles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Sam Graves, (MO-06), released the following statement after the White House unveiled their infrastructure plan:

"I welcome the President's infrastructure proposal with optimism. Our country faces many challenges and this blueprint sets us on a path to address them. An efficient transportation network is vital to our economic future and we must seize on the enthusiasm to get this done."

"The President's emphasis on our rural communities brings much-needed attention to a part of our country that has been overlooked for far too long. In addition to his rural investment proposal, we should finally bring long-term certainty to the Highway Trust Fund -our rural communities all stand to benefit from this revenue stream. Investment in rural infrastructure from roads and bridges to broadband will go a long way in improving commerce and quality of life and I welcome that commitment."

"With the White House now focusing on infrastructure, we are presented with a great opportunity to build for the future. Technology is rapidly developing, but our infrastructure is not. We need to capitalize on this moment."

"As Chairman of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues in Congress to improve the infrastructure of today and build for the infrastructure of tomorrow."

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